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5 GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon out & about in Baker, Union & Wallowa counties Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; oregontrail.blm.gov. 9 SUNDAY ■ ■ Art Lab: age 6+; 1:30 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Cheese, Chocolate & Wine: pairings selected by The Cheese Fairy, Peterson’s Chocolates and Copper Belt Winery; seatings at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; $40; The Cheese Fairy, 1937 Main St., Baker City; purchase tickets at The Cheese Fairy or call 541-519-4670. ■ ■ Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival: social ski day; guided tour into Angel Basin leaves at 9 a.m. from the lodge at Anthony Lakes; eou.edu/outdoor/eastern-oregon- backcountry-festival-2020. ■ ■ Sunday Funday at Rusty Spur: pool all day, free bingo 2-4 p.m.; Rusty Spur Bar & Grill, 100 S. Main St., Joseph. ■ ■ Plateau-style Beading Workshop: 9 a.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; three-day workshop, must pre-register; 541-432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Trivia Night at Churchill: spectators are welcome; 5:30 p.m.; Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City. ■ ■ Winter Programs at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: ranger-led “Oregon Fever!” program at 11 a.m., pioneer stories and demos at 2 p.m.; open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday- Sunday; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; oregontrail.blm.gov. 10 MONDAY ■ ■ Becoming a Great Mentor: conversational workshop led by Brad Attig, Foundry Collective director; 6 p.m.; Ignite, 104 Depot St., La Grande. ■ ■ Bridge: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande. ■ ■ Button Crafting: age 13-adult; 4:30 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541- 624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Chair Exercise: free class open to all ages; 10 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Fine-Tune Your Pottery: age 14-adult; 6 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Little Big Art: children age 2-6 and caregivers; 10 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast. org. ■ ■ Open Painting and Drawing Studio: 10 a.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523-5369, crossroads-arts.org. ■ ■ Painting with Kodi: free to paint wineglasses to be donated to support the Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts; $12 to take your wineglass home or receive professional instruction while learning to paint with acrylics on canvas; 5 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Printmaking Open Studio: walk-ins welcome; 1 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Strong Senior Fitness — Dance Cardio and Stretching: 9 a.m.; Coe Kerr Building, Ascension School Conference Center, 1104 Church St., Cove; 541-910-8803, coveoregon. org/news. ■ ■ Toddler Time with Liv: singing and dancing for age 1-5; 10:20 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-963-8097, 541- 962-1339, livfit.webs.com. ■ ■ Yoga Refresh: free class open to all experience levels; 9:10 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-963- 8097, 541-962-1339, livfit.webs.com. 11 TUESDAY ■ ■ Acrylic Pour for Kids: age 6-12; 6:30 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Adult Ceramics: 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541- 432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Amigurumi for Adults: learn the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures; 6 p.m.; $25; Parks and Recreation Department, 2402 Cedar St. (in Pioneer Park), La Grande; 541-962-1352, lagrandeparks.org. ■ ■ Baker County Public Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; 541-523-6419, http://bakerlib. org. ■ ■ Ballet Basics: free class for adults; 12:10 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339, cookmemoriallibrary. org. ■ ■ Bingo: 6:30 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Community African Drumming Rehearsal: age 12-adult; 6 p.m.; Loso Hall, Room 123, EOU, La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Cove Senior Meal: coffee and tea at noon, meal at 12:15 p.m.; $5; Founders Hall, Ascension School Conference Center, 1104 Church St.; RSVP by calling Imie at 541-568- 4545 or Betsy at 541-568-4902. ■ ■ Directors of the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show: 7 p.m.; EOLS Clubhouse, Delta St., Union. ■ ■ Needle Felting — Birds: for adults; 12:30 p.m.; $10; South Fork Grange, 131 Highway 82, Lostine; 541-432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Horse Hair Raku Workshop with Bob Jensen: age 14-adult; 6 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Literacy Center: free tutoring for all ages; by appointment or drop in; 2-4:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339, cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Live Music by The Blue Mountaineers: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande. ■ ■ Master Gardening Program: individual classes open to community members for $5; 5:30-8:3- p.m.; OSU Extension Office, Union County, 10507 N. McAlister Road, Island City; 541-963-1010, .extension.oregonstate.edu/ union. ■ ■ Order of the Eastern Star: 7 p.m.; Union Masonic Hall, 125 W. Center St. ■ ■ Page Turners Book Club: discussing 2020 Big Read title, “When the Emperor Was Divine,” by Julie Otsuka; 1 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, Archives Room, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339, cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Pinochle: Age 18+; 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Strong Senior Fitness: 9 a.m.; Coe Kerr Building, Ascension School Conference Center, 1104 Church St., Cove; 541-910-8803, coveoregon.org/news. ■ ■ Tai Chi — Moving for Better Balance: free drop-in class open to all ages and skill levels; 9 a.m.; Presbyterian Friendship Center, 1204 Spring Ave., La Grande. ■ ■ Toddler Music & Movement: age 3-5 and caregivers; 10 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast. org. ■ ■ Union Carnegie Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St.; 541- 562-5811. ■ ■ Union Pacific Employees Club #17: all employees, family members and retirees are welcome; 6 p.m.; Denny’s, 2604 Island Ave., La Grande; 541-786-4529. ■ ■ Union Senior Lunch: coffee at 11 a.m., lunch at noon; $3 donation; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St.; 541-562-5848. 12 WEDNESDAY ■ ■ Baker County Public Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; 541-523-6419, http://bakerlib. org. ■ ■ Bingo: all are welcome; doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird games at 6 p.m., regular session at 7 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union. ■ ■ Chair Exercise: free class open to all ages; 10 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Family Law Workshop: hosted by Bruce Anderson, attorney at law, and the Union County Family Law Advisory Committee; no registration required; 6 p.m.; free; Misener Conference Room, 1001 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-9500, ext. 42. ■ ■ Figure Drawing: with live model; 6 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St.; Joseph, 541-432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Fine-Tune Your Pottery: age 14-adult; 6 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Karaoke: 9 p.m.-close; Rusty Spur Bar & Grill, 100 S. Main St., Joseph. ■ ■ LEGO Play: all ages welcome; 3:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339, cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Literacy Center: free tutoring for all ages; by appointment or drop in; 2-4:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339, cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Live Music by Terry LaMont: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, 541-963-7532. ■ ■ National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees: 9 a.m.; Denny’s, 2604 Island Ave., La Grande; 541-786-4529. ■ ■ Trivia Night at Terminal Gravity: spectators encouraged; 6:30 p.m.; Terminal Gravity Brewpub, 803 School St., Enterprise; terminalgravitybrewing.com.
